Learn about what causes blockage of the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, tests you might need and how the condition can be treated.
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Peripheral nerve tumors
Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
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Tooth abscess
A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Learn what can put someone at risk of developing this rare brain disorder that causes dementia.
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Multiple sclerosis
This nervous system condition causes a range of symptoms. While there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.
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Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Understand what happens when your thyroid is underactive and learn about treatment for this condition.
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Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as dizziness and confusion, and can quickly become serious if left untreated.
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Keratitis
An inflamed, red eye can be a minor nuisance — but sometimes it means a more serious problem. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention for this potentially dangerous eye condition.
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Lymphedema
Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include compression and massage.
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Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system
This group of conditions affects people who have cancer and occurs when parts of the immune system attack parts of the nervous system.
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Multiple system atrophy
This rare condition affects movement, blood pressure and other functions of the body.
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Graves' disease
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this immune system condition that results in too much thyroid hormone.